Federal, News
Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
Listen Now
Podcast: FMCSA holds public meeting on predatory towing, healthy debate ensues
FMCSA hosted a healthy debate between those in trucking calling for greater protections, and those in towing listing their concerns.
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Federal, News
FMCSA denies livestock haulers’ hours-of-service exemption
FMCSA has denied a petition to provide an hours-of-service exemption to haulers of livestock, insects and aquatic animals.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average down another 8 cents
The national diesel average is 8.2 cents lower than last week, according to the Nov. 28 ProMiles.com report. AAA and EIA prices also down.
Business, Equipment, News
Tesla Semi completes first fully loaded 500-mile trip
Just days before the first deliveries are made, the Tesla Semi has completed its first 500-mile trip with a fully loaded truck.
Business, Driver Fitness, Products & Services
Trucking execs back interstate medical clinic network
A network of medical clinics along interstates to serve truck drivers and others is backed by a group of trucking industry executives.
Business, News
Mess is growing from United Furniture pulling the plug
Mississippi furniture maker United Furniture Industries abruptly terminated employees one night last week. Employees are calling foul.
News, State
Texas state lawmaker pursues fuel tax rate adjustment
One Texas state lawmaker wants to permit the state to make a change to fuel tax collection that would adjust tax rates on an annual basis.
Federal, News
Trucking groups cite privacy concerns over electronic ID proposal
Privacy concerns were common among the more than 2,000 comments about a proposal to require electronic IDs on commercial motor vehicles.
News, State
Arkansas DOT accepting input on Highway 112 widening project
Arkansas DOT has several public sessions planned about a project to widen state Highway 112 in the Fayetteville, Ark., area.
Federal, News
Research to look into driving behavior around commercial motor vehicles
Funded by an FMCSA grant, new research will look into the driving behaviors of motorists around commercial motor vehicles.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stays in Knoxville, Tenn., through Wednesday
Marty Ellis has parked the OOIDA tour trailer in Knoxville, Tenn. On Land Line Now, he’s discussed speed limiters and a driver’s blessings.
